210 Chapter 8 Ensure the best output quality
Optimize the output quality on the printer
Missing sections
in lines or stepped
lines
'Quality check'
print
■ Use the 'Presentation' quality mode
■ Use the 'Optimize print quality'
wizard to correct the problem.
■ When failing printheads cause this
problem, use the 'Replace printhead'
wizard to replace the failing
printheads.
Missing parts of
characters
'Quality check'
print
■ Use the 'Presentation' quality mode
■ Use the 'Optimize print quality'
wizard to correct the problem.
Ink saturation
causes the media
to cockle
'Demo print'
■ The media type defined on the
printer must be the same as the
media available on the printer. When
the media type defined on the printer
is not the same as the media
available on the printer, use the
'Change media type' wizard to
change the media type
■ Use coated media.
■ Use the default drying time.
■ Remove the printer from areas of
high humidity.
The individual ink
drops merge on the
media
'Demo print' Coalescence occurs in the 'Check' mode
when you print on high gloss
photopaper. Use the 'Release' or
'Presentation' quality mode
Problems with the
nozzles cause
drop-out
'Demo print'
■ Use the 'Optimize print quality'
wizard to correct the problem.
■ A defective or end-of-life
maintenance cassette can cause this
problem. Use the 'Replace cassette'
wizard to replace the maintenance
cassette (see ‘Replace the
maintenance cassette’ on page 256)
■ Use the 'Optimize print quality'
wizard to correct the problem.
[84] Problem analysis and solutions (3 – 4)
Problem Method of
analysis
Solutions